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A White Rose
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Last week, I was privileged to spend the evening taking pictures of my friends Melody and Steven. We had a lot of fun taking maternity photos in one of the very last warm fall days this month. (We were not the only ones, there were at least four other photographers in our area!)
Melody suggested a tree lined entrance that I had never been to. The colors there were perfect! Then we moved on to the mill and took a few more.
Congratulations Melody and Steven! I am looking forward to meeting your new little one soon.
Years ago we read the book Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert. We have enjoyed creating our own leaf designs ever since.
Having fun experimenting with a new idea.
She loves flowers for her birthday. Happy birthday Andrea!
I really liked the look of this bike with flowers all around. Then I decided to play with it a little. Which do you prefer, the original, or the “neon” one?
This summer, we welcomed Katie to our family! Mark and Katie were married in late July in a very small, but beautiful wedding.
I knew I did not want to take a lot of pictures; I wanted to enjoy Mark’s day. But I did ask the photographer for permission to take pictures if I promised not to get in her way. She said that was fine 🙂 I only took a few pictures during the wedding because I wanted to get a picture of Mark first saw Katie. Then I enjoyed the ceremony.
After, Audrey brought out the special gift she had for Mark. She had enough newly emerged Monarchs to share. So after Mark and Katie released a handful, she shared with others who had never held a butterfly before.
It was a very sweet wedding.
Twenty five years ago today, Allan and I were married.
Allan has pushed me out of my comfort zone many times. He challenges me to try new things. He encourages me to question ideas. He lets me talk and vent and be frustrated without judgement. He makes me laugh. He lets be me, but helps me to grow. Most importantly, he loves Jesus, he loves me, and he loves the kids.
Twenty five. I love you even more Handsome!